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Wave of excitement as newly renovated Albany Surf Club opens

May 16, 2025
The newly renovated Albany Surf Life Saving Club at Middleton Beach is officially open and ready to serve club members and the local community after a $3.3 million renovation.

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Cricket training pitch and nets at Ridgewood Park

Finishing touches to Ridgewood Park now complete 🏏

15 July 2025
Upgrades to the City of Wanneroo's Ridgewood Park have now been completed, delivering on the WA Government's commitment to ensure the well-used community sporting precinct is fit for purpose.

Casino licensee found suitable by the Racing and Gaming Minister

8 July 2025
Racing and Gaming Minister Paul Papalia has found Crown Perth to be a suitable licensee to operate the Perth Casino. The finding was made as recommended by the Gaming and Wagering Commission (GWC) of Western Australia pursuant to section 21Q of the Casino Control Act 1984.
Workers in high vis working on the drainage works at Geraldton Turf Club

Starting gates fly open for upgrades to regional racecourses in WA

8 July 2025
Work is already underway at the Geraldton Turf Club as part of the WA Government’s commitment to invest $25.2 million dollars to upgrade regional racecourses and support the State’s racing industry in the regions.
Adrian Dzvuke support act for Coldplay, performs on stage at Optus Stadium Perth Australia

🎶Funding is now open for WA musicians to take up career defining opportunities!

8 July 2025

Media release

The WA Government extended its initial 2018 commitment of $3 million for a Contemporary Music Fund in 2021 with an additional $3 million over 4 years through to 2025.

Aboriginal History WA heads to the Midwest for family history road trip

7 July 2025

Media release

Aboriginal History Western Australia (AHWA) and the State Library of Western Australia's Storylines will be hitting the road and heading to the Midwest this August to deliver free family history information sessions for First Nations peoples.
Forecourt of the Perth Concert Hall with a pile of red clay bricks

Progress continues on Perth Concert Hall transformation

3 July 2025
Find out what’s happening and what’s to come in the redevelopment project
A close up an artist paint tray and brushes in a small bucket

Supporting the next generation of WA creatives

2 July 2025

Media release

Two new grant programs will soon open to support the next generation of Western Australian artists and arts workers, as part of the WA Government's plan to grow our creative industries
A construction photo of works in the Perth Cultural Centre, with PICA in the background.

Transformation of the Perth Cultural Centre progressing

1 July 2025
Find out what’s happening and what’s to come in the rejuvenation project
A montage of Cultural industries, tourism and sport images

Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport is created

1 July 2025
New functions to reflect the Public Sector Reform
A woman stands behind a microphone. Text reads Are you passionate about your local community?

Becoming an elected council member forum

26 June 2025
A free forum for people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CaLD) backgrounds who want to nominate for council
An artis impression of the playfields at the Malaga Sporting Precinct - Stage 1

Expressions of interest open for Stage 1 of Malaga Sports Precinct

24 June 2025

Media release

The WA Government has opened Expressions of Interest (EOI) for construction partners to deliver Stage 1 of the Malaga Sports Precinct — a landmark project set to transform sporting infrastructure in Perth’s growing north-eastern corridor.
A litter of 7 yellow and black ladrador puppies

Guide Dogs WA's paw-sitive impact to continue

17 June 2025

Media release

World-class breeding and cadet training program to be strengthened with a further $5 million in WA Government funding
Chad Anderson, Director General, Department of Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport

Chad Anderson appointed as Director General, Department of Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport

10 June 2025
Today the Premier announced the appointment of 5 Directors General of reformed public sector agencies.
Two groups of campers paddling on rafts with an instructor

80 years of adventure, learning and community at Bickley Camp

6 June 2025

Media release

Bickley Outdoor Recreation Camp is today celebrating 80 years of rich history where generations of Western Australians have discovered the joy of outdoor adventure, built lifelong memories, and grown through shared experience in nature.
Aerial view of the stage 2 development area.

Football scores as works begin on Stage 2 Sam Kerr Football Centre

5 June 2025
The WA Government has officially kicked off Stage 2 works on Western Australia's premier football facility with turning the first sod on the $4 million contract to expand the Sam Kerr Football Centre today.
A group of people in business attire sitting at a board room table, meeting.

Consultation on communication agreements for local government council members and CEOs

5 June 2025

LG Alert

Opportunity to provide feedback on draft regulations and orders to inform implementation of local government reforms

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